How to tell if I have a standard or limited slip auto trans?
Just checking on getting a replacement transmission (automatic) for my '97 Maxima. The first question they ask is "Limited slip or standard?" I didn't know there were two types offered, and was told that I probably have the standard one.
Any way to know for sure? |
Originally Posted by pottzie
(Post 8879031)
Just checking on getting a replacement transmission (automatic) for my '97 Maxima. The first question they ask is "Limited slip or standard?" I didn't know there were two types offered, and was told that I probably have the standard one. Any way to know for sure?
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Didn't see any help in the VIN guide, although thanks for pointing it out to me, might help down the road. All I see is something saying that Maximas can be either a32 or A33. No idea what the difference is between those two. Does that determine which tranmission?
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A32 is 4th gen Maxima, A33 is 5th gen Maxima. It's probably open diff. I think LSD was offered in the later Maxima's and I30's. You could jack up your car, spin a front wheel while its in neutral, and if the front wheels spin in opposite directions, it's open diff.
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Might check the tranny code too.
A = open, V = VLSD |
Originally Posted by nmexmax
(Post 8879081)
might check the tranny code too.
A = open, v = vlsd
Originally Posted by jholley
(Post 8863477)
the metallic plate is on the passenger side firewall. Transaxle identification is on the bottom of the plate. Re4f04a = open non slip re4f04v = vlsd slip dif re4f04h = hlsd slip dif |
Do a neutral drop. If only one tire spins it's a open diff if both spin you have a limited slip :-)
I'm just kidding don't really do that. |
Yep, it's regular non slip, just as everyone has said it would be. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jholley
(Post 8879248)
+1
All 4th GEN Maximas sold in the US are non slip. Only Canada got slip differential. I didn't know the maxima/i30 had these |
Originally Posted by 1992maximase30
(Post 8894881)
Re4fo4h = hlsd??? I didn't know the maxima/i30 had these
99.9%sure that hlsd was introduced in 2002. :confused: |
Originally Posted by jholley
(Post 8879248)
All 4th GEN Maximas sold in the US are non slip. Only Canada got slip differential. |
Go around a turn and stomp it. Your front right will spin through most of first gear.
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Originally Posted by LTXMitch
(Post 8894960)
Go around a turn and stomp it. Your front right will spin through most of first gear.
I have VLSD and it's not consistent on which tire wants to let go and when. Road conditions, etc. OP figured it out anyways:
Originally Posted by pottzie
(Post 8879601)
Yep, it's regular non slip, just as everyone has said it would be. Thanks.
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